About Me

My name is Sachiko (Sachi) Sakai, and I'm currently working on my M.S. in the Geosciences Department at Virginia Tech with Dr. Mike Willis. I previously attended the University of Houston and received my B.S. in Geophysics with a minor in Geology. My undergraduate research focused on coastal erosion changes along the Texas coast over time. That experience led me to develop my interest in working with remote sensing and GIS to observe changes and natural hazards. I also have experience in Geoconsulting with geophysical surveying (ERT and GPR) and core sample testing. I decided that I did not enjoy that work and decided to pursue a graduate degree instead, which led me here. 

I'm on the NNA Greenland Hazards Project and am focused on developing a novel camera that utilizes computer vision to observe iceberg movements (iceberg capsize). I am also working on generating digital elevation models for Siorapaluk, Greenland to help detect potential mass movements.